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GeneralManager

BRYAN THORNTON

Athens,Alabama

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Strand Tender

Nucor Steel Decatur
Trinity, AL
08.2002 - Current
  • Safely operate the Continuous Caster in the Strand Tender positions, such as, Leadman, Mold, Slidegate, and Caster Pulpit operator.
  • Currently serving in 19th year as team-member of Nucor Decaturs E-team 1st Responders.
  • Attended Brimacombe Casting course in Vancouver, 2004.
  • Presented Technical Acumen side of Casting Operations in Nucor Decaturs Meltshop 101 course.
  • Benchmarked Nucor Hickman Clean Steel Practices, 2017.

Jet Coater Lead

Engelhard Corporation (Currently BASF)
Madison, AL
03.2001 - 08.2002
  • Processed work orders for coating per schedule and facilitated all procedures regarding precious metals coating application and yield.
  • Maintained safety, verified production workflow, quality of parts, per ASME standards, and delivery met required timeframes.
  • Benchmarked flag division facility, Nienburg Germany, July 2001.
  • Successfully completed accredited Supervisor I and II courses at University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Mold & Segment Maintenance

Trico Steel Company
Trinity, AL
08.1997 - 03.2001
  • Safely maintained and repaired Casting equipment and components necessary for dependable Continuous Caster operations.
  • Certified mobile equipment operator on Broderson and P&H Mobile Cranes, including but not limited to Skid Steers, Manlifts, Forklifts, and Scissor Lifts.
  • 2 years experience in operations with regards to Caster Mold, Slidegate, Pulpit, Refractory, plus EAF Utility and Alloy Maintenance,

Foundry Engineer

Cast Products Incorporated
Athens, AL
05.1986 - 08.1997
  • Safely performed quality control procedures on equipment and materials.
  • Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
  • Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
  • Safely managed all foundry operations and foundry team-members for 3 years.
  • Safely supervised tooling department/pattern shop and team-members for 4 years.

Slitting/Banding Liner Operator

Coilplus
Athens, AL
01.1985 - 05.1986
  • Safely operated Slitting and Signode Banding carousel equipment on exit end of Slitter Line.
  • Aided in skid manufacturing as needed, and qualified Cab crane operator, assisting in coil allocation for production and shipping.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

John C Calhoun Community College
Tanner AL

High School Diploma -

Athens High School
Athens, AL
05.1984

Skills

Efficient in Microsoft Excel, PP, and Word 2 years typing experience Extensive list of hand-held tools, metal cutting/welding/grinding stationary machines and portable tool experience Have attended classes on hydraulics, lubrication, and basic electrical, with Programmable Logic Controllers

Am safety oriented, self-motivated, decisive, and dependable

Timeline

Strand Tender

Nucor Steel Decatur
08.2002 - Current

Jet Coater Lead

Engelhard Corporation (Currently BASF)
03.2001 - 08.2002

Mold & Segment Maintenance

Trico Steel Company
08.1997 - 03.2001

Foundry Engineer

Cast Products Incorporated
05.1986 - 08.1997

Slitting/Banding Liner Operator

Coilplus
01.1985 - 05.1986

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

John C Calhoun Community College

High School Diploma -

Athens High School

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